Everyone wants top stock ideas, but their performance in the near term is never guaranteed. Even the best companies should be held long term to have the best chance at market-beating returns.

For those who are willing to make this commitment, apparel retailer Boot Barn (NYSE: BOOT), handmade marketplace (NASDAQ: ETSY), and law enforcement technology company Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON) can be top stocks for your portfolio. Here's why.

With only 374 retail locations as of Nov. 2, it's likely many investors are unfamiliar with Boot Barn. However, that will probably change by 2030. By then, the company hopes to have 900 locations around the country, greatly increasing its footprint.

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